At Capital Church in Vienna, Virginia, James Baker III delivers a Father's Day sermon on how God works through imperfect men to fulfill His purpose. Learn what Scripture says about real fatherhood, grace, and presence. - No one is a perfect father—only God is perfect. - Biblical examples of imperfect men used by God (Noah, Moses, David). - Embracing humility and the power of saying “I’m sorry.” - God’s grace can restore what we feel we’ve lost or failed. - Presence, faithfulness, and love matter more than perfection. Scripture References 05:08 Romans 3:23 All have sinned and fallen short 07:42 2 Corinthians 12:9 God’s power made perfect in weakness 09:34 Proverbs 3:5–6 Trust in the Lord, submit to Him 10:51 Joel 2:25 God restores lost years 11:57 1 Corinthians 13:1–3 Without love, nothing else matters 12:12 1 Corinthians 13:7 Love bears, believes, hopes, endures all 14:30 Lamentations 3:22–23 God’s mercies are new every morning 16:40 Deuteronomy 6:6–7 Teach your children in daily life 18:03 Psalm 103:13 The Lord’s compassion on His children 00:00 Father's Day reflections and struggles 03:59 The myth of a perfect father 09:14 Advice for young fathers 11:54 Fatherhood and love in action 16:07 Importance of a Father's Presence Capital Church is a welcoming community in Vienna, Virginia. For more resources or ways to connect, give, or get involved, visit capitalchurch.org. ABOUT CAPITAL CHURCH Capital Church is a Christ-centered, vibrant, and influential church that serves people with love and makes disciples of all nations. Our mission is to inspire people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, equip people for the work of ministry in their sphere of influence, and impact communities and cities with God's love. CAPITAL CHURCH – Vienna, Virginia Making Progress. Moving Forward. Together. We are part of the Foursquare (https://foursquare.org) family of churches. JOIN US We invite you to watch our Sunday morning service here on YouTube or join us in person. If you are in the Washington, DC area, we also invite you to our Wednesday night prayer. Visit https://www.capitalchurch.org for more information. Subscribe to our channel to get updates when we go live. WAYS TO GIVE - Online: https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/CapitalChurch - Text to Give: Text GIVE to (855) 916-4380 - Mail: Capital Church, 10233 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182 FOLLOW US Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/capitalchurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/capitalchurchva Thank you for joining us and God bless you. CCLI Streaming License #92392

This sermon at Capital Church in Vienna, Virginia, features Elder Jeff Thindwa teaching on persistence, faith, and God’s mercy through the story of the Canaanite woman from Matthew 15. Learn how obstacles and delays can reveal God’s larger purposes in our lives. - The central role of mercy in approaching God and prayer. - Overcoming silence, rejection, and detractors on the journey to breakthrough. - Jesus’ encounter with a Gentile woman and its meaning for inclusivity in God’s kingdom. - The power of maternal intercession and faith that persists against all odds. - How compounded challenges can be transformed by Christ’s compassion and your true identity in Him. Scripture References 4:41 Matthew 15:21 A Gentile woman seeks Jesus 4:47 Mark 7:24–30 Parallel account of the miracle 11:25 Hebrews 2:16–17 Jesus became like us for mercy 12:11 Hebrews 4:15–16 Approach God’s throne for mercy 13:05 Reference to the mercy seat in the tabernacle 14:31 Psalm 123:2 Wait for God’s mercy 15:12 Hebrews 2, 4, 10 Boldness to approach God 36:08 Galatians 3:28 All are one in Christ 36:33 Isaiah 56:3 Foreigners in God’s house 00:00 Welcoming congregation and opening prayer 03:33 Prayer for guidance and strength 08:38 The Summer of Miracles at Church 11:55 Understanding mercy in Christianity 15:50 Balancing assertiveness and humility in prayer 18:15 Journey to the throne of mercy 23:36 Seeking wise counsel in crisis 27:07 Jesus challenges societal prejudices 31:31 Exploring the woman's challenges 34:37 Discussing societal and personal burdens 38:16 Inclusivity and unity in the church 39:36 Message of hope and equality 46:08 Starting the prayer service 50:01 Inviting prayer and blessings 50:52 Praising and thanking a high priest ABOUT CAPITAL CHURCH Capital Church is a Christ-centered, vibrant, and influential church that serves people with love and makes disciples of all nations. Our mission is to inspire people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, equip people for the work of ministry in their sphere of influence, and impact communities and cities with God's love. CAPITAL CHURCH – Vienna, Virginia Making Progress. Moving Forward. Together. We are part of the Foursquare (https://foursquare.org) family of churches. JOIN US We invite you to watch our Sunday morning service here on YouTube or join us in person. If you are in the Washington, DC area, we also invite you to our Wednesday night prayer. Visit https://www.capitalchurch.org for more information. Subscribe to our channel to get updates when we go live. WAYS TO GIVE - Online: https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/CapitalChurch - Text to Give: Text GIVE to (855) 916-4380 - Mail: Capital Church, 10233 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182 FOLLOW US Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/capitalchurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/capitalchurchva Thank you for joining us and God bless you. CCLI Streaming License #92392

This sermon from Capital Church in Vienna, Virginia features Leslie Sheen exploring what it means to know a real God in the midst of real-life challenges. Discover biblical examples that reveal God’s character and how we can trust Him through every circumstance. - Examining how God sees us through the story of Hagar in Genesis 16 - Learning to hear God’s gentle whisper in difficult seasons, as shown with Elijah in 1 Kings 19 - Understanding God’s unshakable plans from the life of Job - Moving from platitudes to genuine faith when life is hard - Applying Psalm 13’s pattern of honest prayers and trust in God’s unfailing love Scripture References 06:00 Psalm 46:10 Be still and know God is God 07:35 Genesis 16 Hagar’s encounter with God who sees 12:04 1 Kings 19 (esp. 19:9–13) Elijah hears God’s gentle whisper 19:19 Job (esp. chapters 1, 38–42) Job’s crisis, encounter, and God’s sovereignty 26:19 Psalm 13 David cries out and trusts God 00:00 Mother's Day reflections and emotions 06:00 Understanding Psalm 46:10 teachings 06:40 Trusting God through scripture 10:05 Angel's message to Hagar 14:06 Elijah's miraculous altar moment 17:57 Elijah hears God's gentle voice 21:46 Job's friends question his innocence 23:53 God's response to Job 29:04 God's unwavering redemption plan 30:27 Invitation to prayer and support 38:18 Encouraging community outreach and faith 39:47 Trusting God in faith crises ABOUT CAPITAL CHURCH Capital Church is a Christ-centered, vibrant, and influential church that serves people with love and makes disciples of all nations. Our mission is to inspire people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, equip people for the work of ministry in their sphere of influence, and impact communities and cities with God's love. CAPITAL CHURCH – Vienna, Virginia Making Progress. Moving Forward. Together. We are part of the Foursquare (https://foursquare.org) family of churches. JOIN US We invite you to watch our Sunday morning service here on YouTube or join us in person. If you are in the Washington, DC area, we also invite you to our Wednesday night prayer. Visit https://www.capitalchurch.org for more information. Subscribe to our channel to get updates when we go live. WAYS TO GIVE - Online: https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/CapitalChurch - Text to Give: Text GIVE to (855) 916-4380 - Mail: Capital Church, 10233 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182 FOLLOW US Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/capitalchurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/capitalchurchva Thank you for joining us and God bless you. CCLI Streaming License #92392

This week at Capital Church in Vienna, Virginia, Dr. Tony Annan shares a sermon on how God’s promise of overflow is experienced through unified, persistent prayer. Discover why the church is called to pray God’s promises into reality. - God’s promise of overflow requires the church’s active participation in prayer - Scriptural evidence that God desires our agreement with His will (Ezekiel 36:36-37, Jeremiah 29:11-13, Matthew 6) - The importance of united and persistent prayer for spiritual and tangible breakthroughs - Recognizing opposition from the adversary and praying for justice and deliverance - Moving from belief in God’s abundance to actually praying His promises into experience Scripture References 10:36 Ezekiel 36:36–37 God’s promise and invitation to pray 14:37 Jeremiah 29:11–12 Promise of hope, call to prayer 17:15 Ephesians 1:3 Blessed with every spiritual blessing 17:24 Psalm 23:5 Cup overflows under God’s care 17:44 John 10:10 Jesus brings abundant life 18:09 2 Peter 1:3 God provides everything for godliness 23:01 Matthew 6:9–10 The Lord’s Prayer: God’s will on earth 32:52 Isaiah 62:6 Watchmen pray for Jerusalem’s praise 45:00 Genesis 3:15 Enmity between serpent and woman’s seed 46:12 Luke 18:1 Parable on persistence in prayer 54:09 Acts 12:1–17 Church prays for Peter’s release 102:47 John 17:21 Jesus prays for believers’ unity 00:00 Meeting inspirational community members 08:50 God's partnership with His children 13:52 Discussing scripture on hope and future 18:26 Reflecting on divine promises 22:11 Jesus teaches about prayer 29:32 The power of prayer in Exodus 34:57 Praying for revival and change 40:20 Resisting the breakfast buffet 47:51 Faith and persistence in prayer 51:27 Misunderstanding a compliment 55:58 Herod's downfall and call to prayer 01:03:35 Prayer for boldness and strength 01:05:59 Praying for divine empowerment ABOUT CAPITAL CHURCH Capital Church is a Christ-centered, vibrant, and influential church that serves people with love and makes disciples of all nations. Our mission is to inspire people to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ, equip people for the work of ministry in their sphere of influence, and impact communities and cities with God's love. CAPITAL CHURCH – Vienna, Virginia Making Progress. Moving Forward. Together. We are part of the Foursquare (https://foursquare.org) family of churches. JOIN US We invite you to watch our Sunday morning service here on YouTube or join us in person. If you are in the Washington, DC area, we also invite you to our Wednesday night prayer. Visit https://www.capitalchurch.org for more information. Subscribe to our channel to get updates when we go live. WAYS TO GIVE - Online: https://app.aplos.com/aws/give/CapitalChurch - Text to Give: Text GIVE to (855) 916-4380 - Mail: Capital Church, 10233 Leesburg Pike, Vienna, VA 22182 FOLLOW US Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/capitalchurch Instagram: https://instagram.com/capitalchurchva Thank you for joining us and God bless you. CCLI Streaming License #92392